Tag Archives: Lin Jakary

Kids and Super Bowl XLV

How we conduct ourselves in the aftermath of our games, plays to our character. A good coach understands the strengths and weaknesses of each player. So does a good parent or teacher. Continue reading

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If Kids Ran for President

You have to know lots of magic tricks to be president. Continue reading

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Trick or Treat

We managed to stretch our Smarties, and Tootsie Rolls, wax lips, and Squirrel Nut Zippers out ‘til the first crocuses of Spring showed their lovely faces. Continue reading

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Wocto Law

No party poopers—you know, like you’re having a party and someone comes along and says, ‘Ooh, your party is stinky, or, ‘Your friends are ugly.’ It starts arguments. Continue reading

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Hello World!

So that’s how my editor’s new baby came into the world—under a blanket of stars, to a symphony of crickets, and a flicker of fireflies! Continue reading

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